Job Description:
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JOB TITLE:  EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION CENTER ASSISTANT TEACHER               DEPARTMENT:  TECHNICAL EDUCATION
SALARY RANGE:  $33,841 - $50,641                                                                     
FLSA:  EXEMPT
 
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:  Early Childhood Education Center Director
SCHEDULE DETAILS:  Full-time/12 month position/PEERS
 
Essential Job Duties

• Assume responsibility for the classroom environment when the Lead Teacher is not present.
• Collaborate with the Lead Teacher; assist with directing work study and practicum students, aides, and volunteers.
• Assist the Lead Teacher with classroom curriculum, establishing goals, lesson plan development and implementation based on the ECEC approved curriculum and best practice.
• Assist the Lead Teacher in planning and preparing the learning environment (both indoors and outdoors), setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Mentor practicum students. Provide opportunities for students to actively participate in the classroom environment.
• Facilitate and model effective communication, best practices, classroom management techniques, and lesson plan delivery for practicum students and parents.
• Assist with the arrival of ECEC children; greet them, help remove outerwear, and select activities of interest.
• Record daily observations of children’s behavior and activities.  Convey information to family members.
• Assist with assessing the developmental stages of the children, using the approved assessment tools.
• Communicate with families in partnership with the Lead Teacher and assist with regular family conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, establish goals, and develop learning strategies.
• Demonstrate professional conduct, a positive attitude, and a supportive culture. 
• Work together with colleagues and parents to build positive relationships within the preschool environment, the OTC environment, and the community.
• Supervise the activities of infant, toddler and/or preschool children in an educational environment that is safe, clean, well-arranged, enriching, and conducive to the development of the whole child.
• Assist the ECEC Director and ECD Department Chair in managing the daily operations of the Center.
• Complete professional development training hours as required for licensing, accreditation, and Ozarks Technical Community College.  Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory or required in-service meetings.
• Know and adhere to the policies of the program in regards to:
  • Licensing and accreditation guidelines
  • Communicable diseases and exclusion of sick children
  • First aid and medical emergency
  • Emergency procedures
  • Mandated reporting procedures
  • Center dress code and professionalism
  • Reporting personal illness when needing a sick day or requesting time off
  • CACFP and MOve Smart guidelines
  • NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
  • FERPA and HIPPA confidentiality guidelines within the classroom and ECEC
• Exhibit exemplary attendance and punctuality.
• Comply with college policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including attending college functions, serving on committees and attending community events.